LES Polinko

LES Polinko is an award-winning sculptor, author, illustrator, and teacher. She has degrees from Purdue University in Fine Art Painting and Drawing, Art History, and Art Education.
She is the President of the Pittsburgh Polymer Clay Guild and most recently a Food Network Sculpted Cake Champion, Winner Cake All! Her work is inspired by universal archetypes, fantasy, dreams, and folklore – from Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell to Kermit the Frog.

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Testimonials

I love Sci Fi Valley! It’s affordable, family friendly and has an inviting atmosphere for fans of all genres.

Craig Blake

Great con. For a small town area it is a huge con. Lots to do and see, and in general a great bunch of people. I am so looking forward to doing it again this year.

Krissy Martin

This is a first class event. Bring the kids and grandma too!

Tico Flores Kyle

I went last year and enjoyed it. Looking forward to this year.

Bill Richards

Last year was my first experience with cosplay as well as going to con and I was amazed at how many other people enjoyed con and the outfits that were created were awesome. Definitely going each day in a new outfit this year!

Corinna Ann Williams

I think it’s a fun convention and it’s good for the region!

Joshua Yahner

Wonderful group to work with as the Manager of their host hotel. We are excited for this year!

Jennifer Hartman

Love that we have a great local convention! Something for everyone to enjoy!!

Sherry N Matt

Last year was my first time to Sci-FI Valley Con. The staff was friendlier than other staff that I’ve met at other conventions. The vendors pleasant, and most of the other visitors were pleasant, too. I look forward to going to this convention again.

Megan Rankin

Wonderful staff and a truly fantastic Con experience, every year!

Cassandra Lynne

Attended from the beginning. So fun to watch it grow!

Patricia Kubanda Schutte

Sci-Fi Valley Con …
Great Show, Organized and professional.

John HaunArtist

This Con is awesomely run. A great group of staff and volunteers. The mix between vendors, panels, and art can’t be compared. For this be such a new Con and to have it grow quickly, KUDOS Casey! Well done!

Robbin Lewis-Hurley

It was Amazeballs!!!!!!!!!!!! I Met so many great people. Saw so many awesome thing. And, bought soooo much artwork and comics. Can’t wait to go!!

Iseeuseeme Gagnon

Attended 2 years in a row. It’s awesome. After the show everyone met up at the bowling alley and a lot of the guests showed up and bowled with us. Scifi Valley Con is one of the only, and the best Con for anything scifi, horror, comic, or entertainment. Will be attending again this year and every year after. This thing went from a small single floor gathering to a pretty large convention. It’s well worth the visit and the tickets cost way less than the actual value of the event. KEEP IT UP!

Nick Mcknight

Tons of fun, great people of ages. Costumes are amazing. Must see and event for the entire weekend.

Terry Penna

Loved it. 2014 was the first year I got to go and I wore my Godzilla costume down there. I had a blast and will plan on going back for 2015. Deffo highly recommend it!

Walt Wadsworth

One of the best cons ever I went to the last one and yes it was hot but it was great

Brian Detrick

Summer Camp for geeky kids- go out, have fun. This is a great time for everyone each year!

Jason LenoxArtist

Great show, such a good mix of friendly fans, guests and vendors, as well as panels and events. Lots to see and do, and an extraordinary good feeling to the whole event. Good job, Casey!

Jim KrutActor

I was supposed to volunteer last year but moved and never got the chance. I can’t wait for this year! So excited!!!

Serenity Rose

The Geek Girls from TheGeekGirlProject.com will be there! We’re looking forward to it!!!

Rebecca MillerTheGeekGirlProject.com

Last year was my first time at Sci-Fi Valley Con . I had a blast can’t wait for this year.

Jessica Beiswenger

So excited for this year!

Layla Geagon

Been going since it started, AWESOME con!

Jason Freehling

First time and I loved it…

Floyd Moore III

Absolutely love Sci-Fi Valley Con. This will be my second year attending and can’t wait for year three, four, and beyond! Looking forward to seeing familiar faces from last year. Expect to see me hovering around the Doctor Who cosplayers! Keep up the good work!

Justina Fuller

I went to both events so far. Had an awesome time! XD

Elizabeth Lukjanczuk

I went to the Second Con. Loved everything about it, from the vendors, to the guests, even the horror & sci fi fandoms. Even the performers. The wrestling wasn’t bad either. :p

Scott Allen Shiffler II

Such an awesome time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lots of awesome passionate cosplayers around!

Josh Curry

We really enjoyed the 2014 Sci-Fi Valley Con! Our only complaint is something they couldn’t really control, the heat upstairs. Other than that, it was a really awesome event! Looking forward to it next year and seeing how much more it grows in a bigger venue!!

Kathy Schock

Went last year (2014), and can’t wait to go this year (2015).

Andrew Sharp

This was my first year attending and I absolutely loved it! Can’t wait til next year 🙂

Tina McClellan

Great and fun atmosphere! Looking forward to coming again next year.

Jason Johnson

Sci-Fi Valley Con is quickly growing and also growing to a position where it could soon be my absolute favorite con around!

Chrissy L Seaman

One of the most professionally run events in our genre. The staff is courteous, the event is friendly, and the terms are more than fair. I look forward to this event every year… the fans are awesome, and we love them.

Rusty GilliganArtist

Have attended the past 2 years. What a great time. So much to see and do. Costumes of all kinds. They have writers, actors, artists, producers, and so much more. I am hooked! Go and find out for yourself how fun it is. The costume contest is a must see. They even display various cars that were created to match the one in the associated movie. What a fun time.

Sue Kimmick

Excellent show!!

Bill Gustkey Jr

As an artist this was one of my better shows. I will be there again this year see you there!

Paul MichaelsArtist

Best con in the area. Everything my friends and I go we have a blast. The film festival is fantastic and something none of the Pittsburgh cons offer. The artists are fantastic, the people running the con truly care about giving the guests the best bang for their buck, and the activities are fun. Truly a must stop for anyone who wants to have a good fun day or two.

Kevin Darragh

Had such a fun time. Can’t wait to next years con 😀

Dane McClellan

I went last year and it was amazing! I had a blast! I can’t wait to go again this summer!

Michael Kuntz

WE DO STUFF THERE AND IT’S SUPER FUN AND EVERYONE EVER SHOULD COME. BECAUSE. AWESOME. 😀

Lee DePiroGearbox Union

I went last year and it was SO MUCH FUN. I hear this year its twice as big, so I cant even imagine how great its going to be. SO EXCITED!

Paulie Johncola

I was uniquely impressed by the way Casey Bassett and his team ran this convention. This was my first visit to Sci-Fi Valley Con, and I do believe that myself, and the 1701st Fleet will be back in the future.